Events

Six Distinguished Leaders to be Inducted into C&IS Hall of Fame at UA

Six distinguished journalists and community leaders who worked to advance the democratic arts in diverse ways will be inducted into The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences’ Hall of Fame Oct. 13. The induction ceremonies will be at the NorthRiver Yacht Club.

Dementia and Sleep to be Discussed at Sept. 15 Aging Center Lecture at UA

The University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging is continuing its Scientific Seminar Series featuring nationally recognized researchers on campus.

UA Everywoman Book Club to Meet Sept. 13

The University of Alabama EveryWoman Book Club will meet to discuss the book “Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood” by Koren Zailckas on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Starbucks.

UA Modern Languages and Classics Presents ‘Turning Points in European Affairs’ Lecture

The University of Alabama department of modern languages and classics and the College of Arts and Sciences are presenting guest speaker Evlyn Gould, professor of French at the University of Oregon, who will discuss “Turning Points in European Affairs: From Dreyfus to the Head Scarf Incident,” Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. in 109 BB Comer Hall.

UA Men Against Violence to Meet Sept. 13

The University of Alabama Men Against Violence group will hold its first meeting of the fall 2005 semester on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in 301 Ferguson Center.

UA Art Department to Hold Preview Screening of Emmy-Nominated Series Art:21

The University of Alabama department of art and the UA Art Students League will present a screening of the third season of the acclaimed PBS series “Art:21 — Art in the Twenty-First Century” Friday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Art Students League Gallery, 109 Woods Hall.

Medical Marijuana Use, Seizure of Property to be Examined at UA Constitution Day Forum Sept. 16

The University of Alabama will commemorate the nation’s first Constitution Day with a forum on two topics of intense national interest – the use of marijuana for medical purposes and a recent Supreme Court decision allowing seizure of private property in Connecticut.

National Expert on Transitional Care for Elders to Speak at UA Sept. 12

Dr. Mary D. Naylor, renowned national expert on caregiving and transition issues involving the elderly, will present “Transitional care for Older Adults: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice” Monday, Sept. 12 at noon in the AIME Building, room 111, on The University of Alabama campus.

Anniston Area Residents Among UA Graduates

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,231 degrees to students in August.

Birmingham Area Residents Among UA Graduates

The University of Alabama awarded some 1,231 degrees to students in August.